2017 BMDCNC REGIONAL SPECIALTYFriday, June 9, 2017Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, CAHeld in conjunction with the 10th Anniversary Woofstock Dog Show

WOOFSTOCK SHOW DATES ARE JUNE 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2017The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s Regional Specialtywill be held on Friday, June 9 with the Yosemite Kennel Club Show, and the Club will support BMD entries on June 8, 10, & 11. Regional Specialty JudgesPuppy & Veteran Sweepstakes:Natalie Ellis-Renforth, Anastasia BerneseBreed:

We will be offering fabulous trophies, morning hospitality, a raffle withawesome items, and a ringside luncheon with our judges available for purchase.

Planning booklet coming soon.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 05/24/17

Premium lists and entries will be available from MB-F Inc. at www.infodog.com

Your beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy a respite from the heat in the cool City by the Bay! Enter our Conformation, Obedience & Rally Workshops, and earn AKC Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine certification. Or just come to learn more about each of these special breeds.

Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 31st (9:00–10:30 a.m.)

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step trainingto introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, November 19th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, October 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Our heartfelt thanks to those who came from near and far again last year. We had over 140 Bernese guests at 2014 Bernese Mountain Dog Day! We visited with 13 year olds down to those fluffy little puppies! Bring your Berner Friends This Year or Just Come to Enjoy the Pack! Be sure to take pictures! Our Clara Honey and her cousin Chloe will be ready to welcome their old and new pals, and Farmer John will be ready for hay rides for his furry friends! If you see someone with a Berner, spread the word...

Your beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy a respite from the heat in the cool City by the Bay! Enter our Conformation, Obedience & Rally Workshops, and earn AKC Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine certification. Or just come to learn more about each of these special breeds.

Join our Mountain Dog Triathalon and Swiss Spirit Parade. Have a rescued Swiss breed? Show them off in the Rescue Roundup. Watch K9 Nose Work and Carting demos. Enjoy a Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, a great Raffle, and our Ways & Means.

Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 26th (9:00–10:30 a.m.)

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, July 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, May 28th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 at 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, Nov 13th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Our heartfelt thanks to those who came from far and wide last year. We had over 135 Berneseguests at 2013 Bernese Mountain Dog Day! We visited with 13 year olds down to those fluffy little puppies! Bring your Berner Friends This Year or Just Come to Enjoy the Pack! Be sure to take pictures! Our Clara Honey and her new 8 month old cousin Chloe will be ready to welcome their new pals!

Draft Practice: We will have a small draft test area set up as well as a short freight haul. Come practice for our upcoming draft test. Never done draft work with your dog? Come see what it is all about and learn how to be a steward at a test.

12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. We will supply the fire.

Last Names A-K: Please bring an appetizer to share.

Last names L-Z: Please bring a salad or side dish to share.

The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.

12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In

Approval of Minutes

Officer and Committee Reports

Election of new members

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade. We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, Aug 21st @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Swiss Dogs & their fans are invited to celebrate together in cool San Francisco! Enter our Conformation, Obedience & Rally Workshops, and earn a Canine Good Citizen or (new this year) Community Canine certification. Or just come to learn more about each of these special breeds.

Join our Mountain Dog Triathalon and Swiss Spirit Parade. Have a rescued Swiss breed? Show them off in the Rescue Roundup. Watch K9 Nose Work and Carting demos. Enjoy a Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, a great Raffle, and our Ways & Means.

Pre-entries for workshops/tests available until July 16th.Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 27th (9:00–10:30 a.m.)

Join us at Kart Kamp, the ultimate in training for draft work!With two full days of training with experienced handlers and draft judges leading you thru a series of exercises to fine tune your teamwork - you'll gain the skills to succeed in any situation.Plus lots of fun for handlers and dogs throughout the weekend!

Join us Friday and Saturday night after BIS for the Eukanuba Breeder Stakes. Enter three of your stars or future stars. Free Mexican dinner for all Woofstock exhibitors on Saturday night during finals!

Once again we will be holding our Regional Specialty in conjunction with the Woofstock four-­‐day show in Vallejo, Ca. on Friday June 6, 2104. BMDCNC will also be supporting entries on Saturday June 7th and Sunday June 8th. If you're longing for the days of peace, love, bell-­‐bottoms and tie-­‐dye, come join us and ﬂash back to those glorious days while showing your dog in conﬁrmation, obedience and rally.

New to our Regional this year we will be oﬀering Stud Dog and Brood Bitch classes.

The club will host morning hospitality and will have lunch available to purchase during the lunch break,. New this year will be our desert social immediately following BOB judging. We’ll also have our fabulous raﬄe and auction again this year.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, May 15th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step trainingto introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step trainingto introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, November 14th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, October 24th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Our heartfelt thanks to those who came from far and wide last year. We had over 120 Bernese guests at 2012 Bernese Mountain Dog Day! We visited with 13 year olds down to those fluffy little puppies! Bring your Berner Friends This Year or Just Come to Enjoy the Pack! Be sure to take pictures! Our two year old Clara Honey will be ready to welcome her new pals!

Swiss Dogs & their fans are invited to celebrate together in cool San Francisco! Join us for Conformation, Obedience and Rally Workshops and a Canine Good Citizen Test, or just come to learn more about each of these special breeds.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Wednesday, August 14th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Join TEAM BERNER on Saturday, August 17, 2013 in the beautiful Marin Headlands

for The Marine Mammal Center’s 29th annual Run for the Seals.

Join us for a fun morning on your choice of a 2-mile or 4-mile hike along a beautiful coastal trail with your dog! In the past, we have helped raise funds for Berners and sea mammals together through this event, but this year we do it for our flippered friends alone as we will also be participating in the K9 Cancer Walk in April. Your entry fee will help feed orphaned and sick seals and sea lions during the year while you get a great T-shirt and a fabulous walk with your dog!

TEAM BERNER is walking to improve the future for not only Bernese Mountain Dogs, but dogs of all breeds. We will walk to honor our dogs who are cancer survivors, in memory of the dogs we have lost to cancer, and in support of a cure so that our dogs may be spared from cancer in the future.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, July 18th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Rally Course: We will have a rally course set up for practice runs. Never done rally? We will have experts available to help you introduce your dog (and yourself) to the rally signs and how to complete the course.

12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. We will supply the fire.

Last Names A-K: Please bring an appetizer to share.

Last names L-Z: Please bring a salad or side dish to share.

The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.

12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In

Approval of Minutes

Officer and Committee Reports

Election of new members

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade. We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.

Sunday, April 28, 2013 Elk Grove Regional Park, Elk Grove, CAPlease join our team by walking with us or becoming a “Sit and Stay for the Cure” virtual walker. You can register to walk or make a donation online at:

The Board meeting will be in person and by teleconference on Saturday, January 12th @ 10:00 AM @ Nick's house.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information or directions.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, October 30th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, August 28th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Swiss Dogs & their fans are invited to celebrate Swiss National Day together! Join us for Conformation, Obedience and Rally Workshops and a Canine Good Citizen Test, or just come to learn more about each of these special breeds.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, July 17th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Please join our team by walking with us or become a “Sit and Stay for the Cure” virtual walker. Team members can create their own fundraising web pages to increase pledges.If you can’t join our team this year, won’t you please help with a donation?

TO JOIN TEAM BERNER: click on the ‘Join Team’ link in the Team Roster box at the bottom of our pageTO DONATE: click on any Team Members name in the Team Roster Box to go to their personal pageor donate to the group by clicking on the ‘Make a gift!’ link next to the team’s fundraising thermometer!

Join TEAM BERNER on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in the beautiful Marin Headlands

for The Marine Mammal Center’s 28th annual Run for the Seals.

Join us for a fun morning on your choice of a 2-mile or 4-mile hike along a beautiful coastal trail with your dog! In the past, we have helped raise funds for Berners and sea mammals together through this event, but this year we do it for our flippered friends alone as we will also be participating in the K9 Cancer Walk in April. Your entry fee will help feed orphaned and sick seals and sea lions during the year while you get a great T-shirt and a fabulous walk with your dog!

12:00:POTLUCK LUNCH: Please bring a dish to share, a Salad, Side Dish or an Appetizer,your choice. There is a BBQ, so bring your own food to grill. The club will provide drinks, dessert and eating utensils.

12:30:COSTUME PARADE with Prizes for Most Original Costume, Best Dog & Person Combo Costume,Funniest Costume and Scariest Costume.

1:00:SPEAKER: Marilane Bergfelt from L.A.P.S (Loving Animal Providing Smiles) a local Delta Society dog therapy group will give us a presentation on their Therapy Dog program.

12:30 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. There is a beautiful new BBQ area.

Last names A-K: Please bring an appetizer to share.

Last Names L-Z: Please bring a salad or side dish to share. The club will provide beverages, eating utensils, dessert and charcoal.

2:00 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant & Guest Sign In

Approval of Minutes

Officer and Committee Reports

Election of new members (may include Andrea Racoule and Mary Jackson)

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

Doggy Fun: We can play some dog games; walk along the Napa River trail; have a rally demo or bring your cart to practice your maneuvers. Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens & shade. We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, May 24th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

THESE ARE ALL BREED TESTS** Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America rules will be observed

Entries close at the Test Secretarys address on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Please make checks payable to BMDCNC and mail fee with entry form to the Test Secretary:Cindy Beckman, 3444 Broderick Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

The Entry & Meal Order Forms are designed to be filled out on your computer while viewing in Acrobat Reader -- just print and mail!

2011 K9 Cancer Walk, Elk Grove, Calif.

Team Berner

Dear Berner Lovers:

More than six million dogs are diagnosed with cancer each year, meaning half of all dogs are being affected by cancer. But together, we can help beat this disease.

Join TEAM BERNERon May 7th at the K9 Cancer Walk in beautiful Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove (11 miles south of Sacramento) and walk for a cure. 100% of all walk registration fees, vendor fees and donations go directly to support Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign to fund research for canine cancer, early detection methods, effective treatments, and ultimately a cure!

TEAM BERNER is walking to improve the future for not only Bernese Mountain Dogs, but dogs of all breeds. We will walk to honor our dogs who are cancer survivors, in memory of the dogs we have lost to cancer, and in support of a cure so that our dogs may be spared from cancer in the future.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, Nov 23 @ 7:30 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, Oct 26th @ 7:30 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

Once again, our beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy Summer in the City together! Join us for our Conformation, Obedience and Rally Workshops.

You can also enter a Canine Good Citizen Test, the Mountain Dog Triathlon, and an August 1st Swiss National Day Parade. Come enjoy our famous Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, and the great Raffle and Ways & Means tables.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, Aug 24th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, Sept 28th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.organd she will give you the conference call information.